Senior Research Operations Lead

Kaiser Permanente; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Research Support Specialist to manage day-to-day project operations, coordinate resources, and ensure compliance with federal and local regulations including IRB protocols.

You will monitor data collection, design protocols for participant recruitment and follow-up, mentor teammates, and develop study materials while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, or related field AND minimum seven (7) years of experience in health research, public health, laboratory or social science research setting, epidemiology, health services or a directly related field OR minimum ten (10) years of experience in health research, public health, laboratory or social science research setting, epidemiology, social or behavioral sciences, health services or a directly related field.

Responsibilities

• Promotes learning in others by communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; builds relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promotes adherence to all procedures and policies; coordinates and delegates resources to accomplish organizational goals.
• Contributes to the execution of research studies by monitoring data collection and assisting with data analysis; delivering training sessions and mentoring team members; ensuring data quality control.
• Contributes to the development of research materials and procedures by guiding and mentoring others on the development of study materials and protocols.
• Coordinates the documentation and reporting of research study activities by developing and maintaining tools for project tracking and escalation to managers or investigators.
• Leads research support operations by managing day-to-day operations, negotiating resources, budgeting, assisting with grant proposals, and ensuring IRB communications and compliance.

Skills

Ambiguity management

Attention to detail

Communication

Critical thinking

Project leadership

Cross-group collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health / Health Sciences / related field

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Research Support Specialist to manage day-to-day project operations, coordinate resources, and ensure compliance with federal and local regulations including IRB protocols.

You will monitor data collection, design protocols for participant recruitment and follow-up, mentor teammates, and develop study materials while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.